St Lucia Travel Guide

Caribbean Cruise

A cruise which includes St Lucia is a relaxing vacation that gives visitors the opportunity to experience laid-back island life and ocean views, as well as spending time on a beautiful ship. There are many Southern Caribbean cruises that feature the island as a stop-over, and most cruise ships arriving in St Lucia use the town of Castries' natural harbor, docking at Pointe Seraphine or La Place Carenage. Pointe Seraphine has the island's premier duty-free shopping mall, while La Place Carenage is within walking distance of various other duty-free shops and the town center.

Attractions for passengers who disembark at St Lucia include visiting some of the large banana plantations, such as Marquis Estate, or perhaps climbing Morne Fortune, the 'Hill of Good Luck'. If there is time, Marigot Bay is one of the most beautiful bays in the Caribbean and definitely worth visiting. Between March and August, visitors to Grande Anse Beach (on St Lucia's north coast) may be able to see some turtles come ashore.

There are numerous Caribbean cruises which offer the option to visit St Lucia and there are often specials and package deals available. To top it all off, the Caribbean has gorgeous weather year-round, making a St Lucia cruise a perfect vacation experience.

Honeymoon and Wedding

The South Caribbean island of St Lucia offers honeymoon couples a chance to escape the bustle of the western world and revel in exotic island delights. Newly-weds will find gorgeous beaches to relax on, quaint and friendly towns to enjoy, and fascinating natural sites to explore, made even more pleasant by year-round good weather. St Lucia Honeymoon Things To DoSt Lucia has many romantic things to do and see. In Castries, couples can sit together in the shade of the huge samaan tree in Derek Walcott Square, thought to be about 400 years old, or relax at Pointe Seraphine and La Place Carenage in the town's natural harbor. Pigeon Island, north of Castries, has a romantic past as the hide-out of Jambe de Bois, an infamous peg-leg pirate. Wander the town of Soufriere, taking in the colorfully painted buildings and jungle background, as well as the two extinct volcanoes above the port. The 'drive-in' volcano, Mount Soufriere, is an interesting outing, while the nearby Diamond Mineral Baths, Waterfall and Botanical Gardens are also romantic retreats. Other interesting excursions for newly-weds include a trip to one of the banana plantations, such as Marquis Estate, or perhaps climbing Morne Fortune, the 'Hill of Good Luck'. As one of the most beautiful bays in the Caribbean, Marigot Bay is definitely worth spending some time at, as is Grande Anse Beach, on St Lucia's north coast.